WHY DO A CASTOR OIL PACK?
Get ready to go run and buy a bottle after this post, hun, because this stuff is AMAZING.
If you haven’t checked out my last post all about PMS, GO FIRST➡️, and you’ll understand why this stuff can help!
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✅Helps with liver detoxification: Has been shown to increase glutathione production, our master antioxidant♻️
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✅ Can help with estrogen dominance: With proper liver function, and the help with vitamin E, we have a better chance of removing excess and used up estrogen which is so important- especially if we’re dealing with an underactive thyroid, PMS issues, acne, etc.♀️
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✅Rich in ricinoleic acid: This is an omega 9 fatty acid that has been shown to have immune boosting effects and is linked to reducing inflammation, particularly in the digestive tract
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✅Helps with digestion: Along with stimulating liver function, castor oil can also be utilized as a purgative aka a laxative. The presence of ricinoleic acid helps with regulating bowel movements and nutrient absorption. Conversely it has also been shown to act as an antibacterial, antiparasitic and remove biofilms🦠
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✅ Can act as a form of birth control: No joke here, the seed in itself contains a protein called ricin which, if given in low doses, can act as a germicidal substance, which can also be used as a spermicide in spermicidal gels and/or lotions♂️
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✅Rich in quercetin: A flavonoid that protects our bodies of free radicals and oxidative stress✳
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✅Increases blood flow and circulation: Having a healthy lymphatic system is imperative for detox and metabolic purposes (aka making sure we have our nutrients getting to where they need to go, and removing what we don’t need). Castor oil does just that by improving blood circulation🩸
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✅Can help with hair growth: With better blood circulation, more energy reaches our hair follicles which can help with hair growth. Castor oil is also rich in undecylenic acid, which has germicidal and disinfectant properties which can help with bacterial or fungal infections.💇‍♀️